Grace in the Grit (Composition)
These images come from the quieter moments of East Vancouver — the pauses, the stillness, and the small structures that hold a day together. The people here aren’t posing; they’re simply present, finding their own balance inside the grit of the city. What drew me to these scenes was their resilience: the way someone sits, waits, works, or simply exists with a kind of unspoken dignity. These photographs aren’t dramatic, but they all carry the quiet weight of being seen.
Grace in the Grit (Composition)
Perspective
Perspective is the lens through which we view the world, shaping how we understand people, places, and moments. In photography, it’s the angle, distance, and lens that frame the subject. In life, perspective determines how we interpret our surroundings.
In recovery, much like in photography, perspective is transformative. It’s about how we choose to look at our past, challenges, and growth. Just as a photographer shifts their viewpoint to capture a different angle, I learned to shift my mindset—seeing struggles not as obstacles, but as stepping stones leading me toward healing.
Through both life and the lens, I learned how shifting my perspective could reveal not only new ways of seeing, but a deeper understanding of myself, and the world around me.